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HP Envy SleekBook 4t Series

HP Envy 4-1100Processor: Intel Core i3 2367M, Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 14.00 inch, 14.10 inch
Weight: 1.7kg, 1.8kg
Price: 650, 700, 800, 1000 euro
Average Score: 80.09% - good
Average of 11 scores (from 16 reviews)
performance: 72%, features: 67%, display: 65%, mobility: 78%, workmanship: 77%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 86%

 

HP Envy 4t-1000

Specifications

HP Envy 4t-1000Notebook: HP Envy 4t-1000
Processor: Intel Core i3 2367M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 14.10 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Envy 4t-1000 (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% HP Envy 4 Ultrabook review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The HP Envy 4 is certainly one of the most affordable Ultrabooks we've seen. It's got a sleek design and the power is more than enough for basic office tasks and enjoying media on the move.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
HP Envy 4t-1000 Review – A Great Portable Student Laptop
Source: Student Buying Guide English Archive.org version
For the price, you get a lot with the Envy 4t. While it may not be as thin as true Ultrabooks such as the ENVY Spectre XT or Dell XPS 13, it costs a lot less and is still very well built. You’re not going to find many other options in the $700 price range that offer thin and light design, a durable aluminum metal case, backlit keyboard, and Core i5 performance. There are also plenty of ports available, unlike other Ultrabooks where you have to sacrifice on port connectivity. Overall the Envy 4t is a solid buy and is especially well suited as a student laptop for those heading back to campus this fall.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2012
HP ENVY SleekBook 4t First Thoughts Review (pics, video)
Source: Student Buying Guide English Archive.org version
One last bonus picture I have is the ENVY 4t lined up next to the 12.5” ThinkPad X220 I own, as you can see the Envy is quite a bit slimmer at the back and slightly thinner at the front. Lenovo calls the X220 an Ultraportable. To be fair, even though the X220 is thicker it weighs less. The X220 weighs 3.4lbs while the Envy 4t-1000 weighed in at just over 3.86lbs on my scales.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/05/2012

Foreign Reviews

Unantastbar – Günstiges 14-Zoll-Ultrabook für Einsteiger
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2012
Rating: performance: 50% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 40%

 

HP Envy 4-1043cl

Specifications

HP Envy 4-1043clNotebook: HP Envy 4-1043cl
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Envy 4-1043cl (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% HP Envy 4-1043cl
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
We had high expectations for the HP Envy 4-1043cl, and while the ultrabook offers plenty of fine features, like Beats Audio, WiDi 2.0, and generous offerings in software and warranty—not to mention a strong performance boost from Intel's latest third-generation processors—it didn't leave us feeling quite so envious. We'd have like to have seen the Envy 4-1043cl match the higher resolution displays and longer battery life offered in similar priced competitors. While it doesn't dethrone the HP Folio 13-1020us as our Editors' Choice—still the best overall value we've seen in the ultrabook space—the HP Envy 4-1043cl is a great choice for anyone shopping with an eye toward performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

100% 为Win8而生 惠普触屏版Envy 4超极本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%

 

HP Envy 4-1000sg

Specifications

HP Envy 4-1000sgNotebook: HP Envy 4-1000sg
Processor: Intel Core i3 2367M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 650 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Envy 4-1000sg (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 82% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

79% Review HP Envy 4-1000sg Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Entry-level Ultrabook. Premium slim and light chassis, fast processor, and a long battery life - those are the attributes of Ultrabooks. Until now, the prices for such systems have been rather steep. HP sets out to redefine the lower end of the spectrum and introduces a model with an Intel Core i3 processor. What compromises had to be made to keep the price in check?

Foreign Reviews

81% Federgewichte
Source: PC Magazin - Spezial 53 Ultrabooks German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 81%
81% Federgewichte
Source: PC Magazin - Spezial 53 Ultrabooks German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 81%
81% HP Envy 4-1000sg im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 79% features: 87% display: 76% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 89% emissions: 91%
81% HP Envy 4-1000sg im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 79% features: 87% display: 76% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 89% emissions: 91%
84% Günstiger Display-Schwächling
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 75% display: 70% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 88%
84% Günstiger Display-Schwächling
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 75% display: 70% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 88%
Ultrabook zum Sparpreis
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
cheap but rather Netbook than Ultrabook
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2012
Ultrabook zum Sparpreis
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
cheap but rather Netbook than Ultrabook
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2012

 

HP Envy 4-1104tu

Specifications

HP Envy 4-1104tuNotebook: HP Envy 4-1104tu
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Envy 4-1104tu (Model)

Price comparison

Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% HP Envy 4 1104TU Review
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The HP Envy 1104TU sells at a price of Rs. 52,990 here in India. For that price, you get most of what you get in the Spectre XT, but for a lot less. The Spectre XT was priced at Rs. 64,990. but the 1104TU is a good Rs. 12,000 less. In that price, you also get Windows 8 and a slightly more usable notebook thanks to its larger keyboard and screen. The only actual lacking feature is a built-in SSD.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

HP Envy 4-1100

Specifications

HP Envy 4-1100Notebook: HP Envy 4-1100
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: HP homepage
 Envy 4-1100 (Model)

Price comparison

 

Foreign Reviews

HP ENVY4-1100 の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent design; price; touchpad; keyboard; long battery life. Negative: Viewing angle of the display; hot under high load.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2012

 

Comment

HP: Founded in 1939, the US company is a major server and printer manufacturer and one of the leading IT companies in the world. Until 2015, the company was called Hewlett-Packard Company. After a split, the computer division was renamed HP Inc.

In 2023, HP had an approximate market share of 22% of global PC sales, making it number 2 after Lenovo.


Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i3:

2367M: Power efficient ULV processor clocked at 1.4 GHz without Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1000 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.

Intel Core i5:

3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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80.09%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Stefan Hinum, 2012-07-22 (Update: 2012-07-22)